Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Show #31: No Charge for the Awesomeness!

We're back with Show #31 of The Summerhill Gang. If you love music, this show is for you. Our Pop Culture Confessional deals with one hit wonders and we received a lot of good feedback. Also, we keep you up to date on the latest TV shows, Movies and Music. Check out the show notes below for tons of great videos and information you can use. Thanks for stopping by!

Show Links

Remember the Super NES and Super Mario Kart? This commercial from 1992 will bring back some memories...


TV

New Summer TV this week...

Music
Justin Guarini got the shaft seven years ago when he finished second to Kelly Clarkson on the first season of American Idol. While Kelly has gone on to become a big pop star, Justin has had a hard time keeping a recording contract. This talented musician has released a new acoustic EP and performed the new song, "Missing You," recently on the TV Guide channel's Idol Tonight recap show.


Movies

Discussed in this show:

Pop Culture Confessional

This week's question is: What is your favorite one hit wonder?
Check out One Hit Wonder Central and a list of VH1's Top 100 for some ideas.

Doug's Confession:
a-Ha performing "Take On Me"...


Doug also pulled The Sugarhill Gang with "Rapper's Delight".

Jamie's Confession:
Men Without Hats performing "Safety Dance"...


If you love that song AND you are a fan of the TV Show "Scrubs" then here is a double-bonus for you...


Jamie also likes Soft Cell's "Tainted Love" and Dexys Midnight Riders with "Come On Eileen."

Listener Confessions:
Christine loves the music from That Thing You Do, including the title track...


She also likes Marc Cohn's "Walking in Memphis."

Paula loves her some Norman Greenbaum and "Spirit in the Sky"...


She also likes Soft Cell's "Tainted Love" from the 1980's and Deep Blue Something with "Breakfast at Tiffany's" from the 1990's.

Jeff loves him some Zager & Evans performing "In The Year 2525"...


He also suggested "Precious and Few" by Climax, "Joy" by Apollo 100, "Classical Gas" by Mason Williams, "Afternoon Delight" by Starland Vocal Band, and "Kung Fu Fighting" by Carl Douglas.

New question: What is your all-time favorite animated movie and why?

Call or write to us and confess what animated movie really floats your boat...
Check out Yahoo's list and AOL's list for some ideas.

Listener Feedback

Leave us a voice mail at 206-984-GANG (4264) or send us email at summerhillgang@gmail.com

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Tuesday, June 03, 2008

Show #30: Doug hearts American Idol!

Hey everyone! Welcome to Show #30 of The Summerhill Gang. Our show is jam-packed with all kinds of pop culture goodness!! Listen to the show to find out just how much Doug LOVES American Idol. Also, we help get you ready for summer TV and give you the box office report on summer movies. You won't want to miss our confessions for children's TV shows that we are embarrassed to say that we watch and we drop a new Pop Culture Confessional question on you this week. Call in! Write in! Give us your feedback and be a part of the show...cuz you know it IS all about you...

Show Links

Did you know that men created everything? 'Tis true...so say we all!


TV
  • American Idol - David Cook is the season 7 champion. Listen to our show for reports from our listeners that attended the finale!
  • LOST - This season's finale was completely awesome! Check out TV Squad for a video compilation of all of the flash forwards from this season in chronological order.
  • American Gladiators - One of our favorite shows is back with new gladiators and new events!
  • Survivor - head over to the CBS website to see who won the Fans vs Favorites season.
Network Upfronts: See what shows will return in the Fall...NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX.
Also, check out Yahoo's review of this year's TV shows that have been canceled.

Summer TV

Music

Death Cab for Cutie released one of the most anticipated albums of the Spring on May 13th. Narrow Stairs has hit big and radio stations are playing the new song "I Will Possess Your Heart." NPR's All Songs Considered talked about the album in it's Spring Music Preview. We also play a clip of "Bixby County Bridge" on our show.





needtobreathe is a new band out of South Carolina that is just hitting it big. The band recently came to San Diego for the Spirit West Coast music festival. Their new CD is called The Heat and we played a clip of the hit song "Signature of Divine."



Movies

Discussed in this show:

Pop Culture Confessional

This week's question is: What children's TV program are you embarrassed to say that you watch?

Doug's Confession: The Brady Bunch


Jamie's Confession: Hannah Montana


A fun show that we are NOT embarrassed to watch....Phineas & Ferb!


Listener Confessions:
Ralph wrote in to confess that he is embarrassed to say that he lurvs Banana Splits...


New question: What is your favorite one hit wonder?
Call or write to us and confess what your all-time favorite music artist with only one hit to their name is...

Listener Feedback

Leave us a voice mail at 206-984-GANG (4264) or send us email at summerhillgang@gmail.com

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